by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cis.
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Iowa was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cis majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in cis from Iowa. This makes it the #128 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,199 a year. This is less than $61,300, which is the national median of all cis majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, cis students borrow a median amount of $39,705 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,966 for all cis majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at Iowa is $341 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Iowa in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its cis bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
Of the 26 cis students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 96 |
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